The Nether World by George Gissing

The Nether World

George Gissing

404 pages first pub 1889 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective slow-paced
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The Nether World (1889), generally regarded as the finest of Gissing's early novels, is a highly dramatic, sometimes violent tale of man's caustic vision shaped by the bitter personal experience of poverty. This tale of intrigue depicts life among...

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Community Reviews Summary of 73 reviews

Moods

dark 88%
emotional 88%
sad 77%
challenging 44%
mysterious 22%
reflective 22%
informative 11%
tense 11%

Pace

slow 55%
medium 44%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 42%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 85% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.68

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